Alex Grant
Zipcar rolls out Honda Fit EV car share fleet in LA
The first examples are now ready for by-the-hour rentals, and are located on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood with more scheduled to follow in the coming months. Based on the conventional Honda Fit supermini, sold … Read More »
City of York to get UK's first PAYG EV charging network
There are already 12 publically accessible charging points located across the city, which will be joined by a network of fast chargers installed by the City of York Council over the coming months. These … Read More »
Porsche announces 71gpkm Panamera plug-in hybrid
The Panamera S E-Hybrid will be shown at the Auto China show in Shanghai on the 21st of April, alongside the rest of the updated range, and replaces the hybrid version in the outgoing … Read More »
A Different Approach
Tesla's Model S may look like a concept car, but it’s less than a year from UK showrooms and the fleet sector is firmly on the manufacturer's radar. Annual volumes of 20,000 globally won’t … Read More »
Tesla upgrades Model S as sales exceed targets
The California-based carmaker, which is launching a European operation based out of Amsterdam and targeting fleet sales for a market-specific Model S which will be available in right hand drive, said it had delivered … Read More »
Mitsubishi begins EV battery investigation in Japan
The first incident involved drive battery for the i-MiEV electric vehicle, which overheated in an inspection room at the Mizushima plant and caught fire an hour later. Mitsubishi said there had been no damage … Read More »
Daimler unveils electric models for U.S. market
The B-Class Electric Drive, which made its global debut at the event, will be sold in the United States before any other world market. It uses a 175bhp electric motor, and offers a range … Read More »
Nissan debuts lower-cost, more efficient hybrid system
Debuted in the fourth-generation Pathfinder, the Intelligent Dual Clutch System is aimed at narrowing the price premium between hybrids and conventional petrol-powered models and broaden their appeal to customers. The system is designed for … Read More »
Euro LEAF begins production at Nissan’s UK factory
Following a package of 100 upgrades to improve the range, reduce weight and charging times, improve boot space and the introduction of a three-tiered model range, the revised LEAF is being manufactured in three … Read More »
Renault Kangoo Z.E. joins Center Parcs fleet
Center Parcs began using electric models on its 150-vehicle fleet six years ago, as part of plans to encourage a zero-emissions culture at its villages. Petrol-only vehicles are not allowed, diesels must meet Euro … Read More »
Diesel-Hybrid Range Rover Sport due in 2014
Engineered in parallel with the latest Range Rover, the Sport features a lightweight aluminium body which results in a 39% reduction in platform weight compared to its predecessor. The TDV6 version is a full … Read More »
Ghosn: Nissan eyes EV market lead in China
Speaking to students and electric vehicle owners at Kansai University in Japan, Ghosn said manufacturing the LEAF in Japan had left the company vulnerable to fluctuating Yen values. With the LEAF now established, Nissan … Read More »
GE Mexico begins Chevrolet Volt pilot programme
A fleet of 20 of the extended-range electric vehicles have already been deployed in Mexico City, Querétaro and Monterrey for use by GE employees. The vehicles will be charged using GE’s WattStation internet-connected charging posts. … Read More »
Toyota joins London Hydrogen Partnership
Comprising two Project Groups, responsible for vehicle and stationary installations for heating and powering offices, an Executive Committee and Secretariat based at City Hall, the LHP has initiated £50m in projects across the Capital … Read More »
Road Test: BMW ActiveHybrid 5 M Sport
Hybrids aside, BMW has its low-carbon quota absolutely filled. Its 2.0-litre diesel engine, in various power outputs, has been offering a great balance of performance and efficiency in almost every model in the range. … Read More »
Small UK volumes for Volvo's first plug-in hybrid
The car, which will be available for early test drives at the <a href=http://bit.ly/15KzfzN>Fleet World Fleet Show</a> next month, is the world’s first diesel-electric plug-in hybrid, using 215bhp five-cylinder diesel to power the front … Read More »
ALTe forms joint venture with Chinese CV manufacturer
Based in the Henan province of China, Benma produces 20 commercial vehicle models sold domestically, with a capacity of 300,000 vehicles per year. Under the joint venture, the companies will produce a portfolio of … Read More »
Toyota Auris Hybrid deployed nationwide with E.ON
The deal builds on an existing relationship between the two companies, with E.ON’s field engineers already using the Hilux pickup nationwide. All 12 cars will be monitored using telematics to help compare environmental performance … Read More »
Renault offers free home charging units for ZOE customers
The funding package, announced in February, offers a 75% discount for home charging points, but doesn’t cover installations at work addresses. Renault will provide the additional 25% to make the units free, and the … Read More »
Detroit Electric announces first new model in 74 years
Originally founded in 1907, the company stopped production in 1939 and stayed dormant until it was bought out in 2008 by a group led by Albert Lam, former executive director of Lotus Cars and … Read More »
